IT took the luxury Sea Story yacht just five minutes to sink with tourists left trapped inside their cabins, the Red Sea governor has revealed. Two Brits are still feared to be among 16 people

A tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea on Monday after warnings of rough waters and 16 people were missing, Egyptian officials said. The governor of the Red Sea region, Amr Hanafy, said rescuers saved 28 people from the vessel south of the coastal town of Marsa Alam.

Egypt's meteorological department warned about turbulent sea conditions and advised against maritime activities.